Anthony Edwards declared they will return to the Western Conference Finals. He delivered on his promise, leading them back to that stage in 2025.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley believes teammate Anthony Edwards can ascend to rarefied air when all is said and done.

As Anthony Edwards traverses his way through the 2025 NBA playoffs, his ascent to the top of the basketball world continues to pick up pace. Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves successfully dispensed of the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

"Anthony Edwards, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler all showing love after a hard fought series," said one fan. "They botched the Anthony Edwards and Steph Curry hug on the broadcast," said another fan. Curry finished the season with the Golden State Warriors averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game.

He got that look in his eye, the look of someone about to do damage, like a starving man who lays eyes on a T-bone. Timberwolves players have seen it plenty of times before from Anthony Edwards. “As a basketball fan,

"Anthony Edwards is just the SIXTH player in NBA history to score 1K playoff points before the age of 24, joining: Kobe Bryant, Tony Parker, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum," posted the official social media account of the NBA.

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Wednesday night’s Game 5 matchup against the Golden State Warriors with a commanding 3–1 series lead—just one win away from clinching a return to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season.

Julius Randle knows a thing or two about having a supremely confident teammate, and he put Anthony Edwards on that level. Edwards's postseason play has raised eyebrows around the NBA this season as he has taken his game to another level.